Nuclear medicine technologists prepare, use, and chart the flow of radiopharmaceuticals in patient's bodies, and produce images on film or in digital format for interpretation and use by physicians. They are required to maintain detailed records of the amount of radiopharmaceuticals administered, following physician's prescriptions. Additionally, these professionals may be involved in the administration and processing of cardiac function tests. An Associate's degree is the minimum education level required for this profession.

A Nuclear Medicine Technologist can get an average compensation of somewhere between 48000 - 72000 based on experience. Nuclear Medicine Technologists will most likely receive a wage of Sixty Nine Thousand Four Hundred dollars per annum.

Nuclear Medicine Technologists have the most lucrative average salary level in California, where they can earn compensation, on average, of just about $86590. Employees in this career can make the most money in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, where they can earn average pay scales of $73790.